# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 87 items from 10 sources; Taiwan, 83 items from 11 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-18T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817200056_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049917
- Companies mentioned: 霧島山、新燃岳

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 09 to 12 on the 18th
- From 21 to 24 on the 18th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-18T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817200052_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049916

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
- 18th at 21
- 24:00

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-08-18T04:34:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817193454_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n2049924

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-18T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817170048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049932

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-18T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817170037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049929

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:11:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817141159_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n2049933

Facts:
- Around 23:09

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817140037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049941

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 18th at 09
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817140033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817170033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049940
- 2 identical notices

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817140030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817170030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049939
- 2 identical notices

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817140055_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817170055_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049938
- 2 identical notices

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817140051_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817170051_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049937
- 2 identical notices
- Companies mentioned: 諏訪之瀬島

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817140048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049936

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817140044_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817170045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049935
- 2 identical notices

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817140041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817170041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049934
- 2 identical notices

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 18th at 09
- 12:00

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-08-17T22:36:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817133622_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n2049942

Facts:
- Around 22:33

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-08-17T21:09:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817120945_0_VXSE53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049943

Facts:
- Around 21:07

## Estimated ash plume flow direction report

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:39:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817113911_0_VFVO60_010000.xml
- anchor: #n2049944

## Volcanic observation report on eruption

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:38:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260817113837_0_VFVO52_400000.xml
- anchor: #n2049945

Facts:
- 2026 August 17, 20:29

## 「令和8年度調達におけるネイチャーポジティブに向けた実践モデル事業」参加企業の募集について

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05434.html
- anchor: #n2050350
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、合同会社デロイト トーマツ

Facts:
- From Reiwa 8 August 17 (Monday) through September 24 (Thursday) of the same year
- From the conclusion of the contract, etc., through Reiwa 9 February 26 (Friday)

## 令和８年度「脱炭素×復興まちづくり」実証事業の公募について

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/108412_00002.html
- anchor: #n2050349
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、福島県

Facts:
- 福島県 12 municipalities
- Carbon neutrality by 2050

## Holding of the “2nd National Ecochil Survey Forum”

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05381.html
- anchor: #n2050348
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、国立研究開発法人国立環境研究所、こども家庭庁、文部科学省、国立研究開発法人国立成育医療研究センター、一般財団法人日本書道美術院、一般社団法人現代歌人協会、一般社団法人全日本かるた協会、株式会社PCO、京都大学

Facts:
- Targeting approximately 100,000 parent-child pairs nationwide
- Establishment of unit centers at 15 universities and other institutions as regional survey hubs

## 令和７年度（補正予算）ゼロエミッション船等の建造促進事業公募の採択結果について

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05428.html
- anchor: #n2050347
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本船舶技術研究協会

Facts:
- Number of projects selected: 4
- Subsidy rate: up to 1/2 or 1/3

## 【二次募集】「令和８年度環境課題の統合的解決に向けたモデル支援事業」参加企業の募集について

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05438.html
- anchor: #n2050346
- Companies mentioned: EY新日本有限責任監査法人

Facts:
- Selected companies (approximately 3)
- The program is expected to include a joint information session and approximately 5 support consultations, taking into account participating companies’ past initiatives and needs.

## Holding of the Asbestos Health Damage Review Subcommittee in September, Reiwa 8

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05411.html
- anchor: #n2050345
- Companies mentioned: 環境再生保全機構

Facts:
- Tuesday, September 1, Reiwa 8
- Reiwa 8 September 3 (Thursday), 16:00–20:00
- Reiwa 8 September 11 (Friday)
- Reiwa 8 September 18 (Friday)

## 令和８年度「地域の公共交通×脱炭素化移行促進事業」の二次公募について

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05422.html
- anchor: #n2050344
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人地域循環共生社会連携協会

Facts:
- From Reiwa 8 August 17 (Monday) through September 14 (Monday) of the same year

## Holding of the 12th Joint Meeting of the Plastic Resource Circulation Subcommittee of the Circular Society Committee, Central Environment Council, and the Working Group on Plastic Resource Circulation Strategy of the Subcommittee on the Circular Economy of the Innovation and Environment Committee, Industrial Structure Council

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05425.html
- anchor: #n2050343
- Companies mentioned: 三菱総合研究所

Facts:
- The meeting will be held on Reiwa 8 August 21 (Friday) in a hybrid format, including a WEB meeting.
- 令和８年８月21日（金） 15時00分～17時00分

## 令和８年度脱炭素製品等の需要喚起に向けた検討会 （第２回）の開催について

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05426.html
- anchor: #n2050342

Facts:
- Net zero by 2050
- Held over 4 sessions
- An interim summary was compiled last September
- Reiwa 8 August 19
- 13:00 ～ 15:00

## 令和７年度補正予算循環型社会形成推進事業費補助金（自動車における再生材市場構築のための産官学連携推進事業）の一次公募の採択結果について

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05427.html
- anchor: #n2050341
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人廃棄物・３Ｒ研究財団

Facts:
- 6 projects to introduce analytical equipment
- 1 project to introduce crushing equipment

## Craif appoints Nick Bevins as CMO (Chief Medical Officer), hired locally in the United States

- Published: 2026-08-18T05:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000430.000041883.html
- anchor: #n2049869
- Companies mentioned: Craif株式会社、Craif、Craif Inc.

## Bio-AI company Craif raises approximately 5.3 billion yen in a global Series D round

- Published: 2026-08-18T05:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000431.000041883.html
- anchor: #n2049868
- Companies mentioned: Craif株式会社、Granite Integral Capital Pte. Ltd.、株式会社タウンズ、Unreasonable、X&KSK、株式会社こどもの森、北洋スタートアップ 1 号ファンド、株式会社常陽銀行、株式会社東日本銀行、株式会社北洋銀行、株式会社北國銀行、株式会社名古屋銀行、株式会社日本政策金融公庫

Facts:
- Approximately 5.3 billion yen in total
- Approximately 14.2 billion yen
- Approximately 900 million yen
- More than 2,500 medical institutions nationwide
- More than 4,700 drugstores and pharmacies
- More than 110,000 uses to date
- More than 85 academic papers and conference presentations
- 15 states
- 30 medical institutions

## A memory book celebrating Yuzuru Hanyu and Pooh is here! A keepsake edition featuring dress-up plush toys in 2 legendary outfits! Reservations for this made-to-order edition open today

- Published: 2026-08-18T05:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008746.000001719.html
- anchor: #n2049867
- Companies mentioned: 講談社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- Price: 22,000 yen (tax included)
- Reservation period: Aug. 18, 2026 (Tue)–Oct. 20, 2026 (Tue)
- Expected to arrive at bookstores on or after May 27, 2027 (Thu).

## Expanded to a total of 36 courses: From tear stains and itching to gut health and medicinal cuisine. EduTail, a pet-care certification program for learning about common concerns for dogs and cats in depth

- Published: 2026-08-18T04:03:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000113413.html
- anchor: #n2049636
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人愛玩動物健康管理協会、EduTail

Facts:
- Expanded to a total of 36 courses
- Approximately 50% of profits
- 48 rescued animals

## 出口夏希さんが念願の「果汁グミ」CMに初出演！ 太陽の下、駅のホームで果汁グミを頬張る至福の表情に注目！ 新CM「やっぱり果汁グミが好きだ。」公開

- Published: 2026-08-18T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000025200.html
- anchor: #n2049638
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 明治、果汁グミ

Facts:
- Will be released starting Aug. 18, 2026

## 【祝 米寿】後期高齢者VTuber「メタばあちゃん」ひろこが88歳になりました

- Published: 2026-08-18T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000034708.html
- anchor: #n2049637
- Companies mentioned: OTAGROUP株式会社、週刊朝日、Mirrativ

Facts:
- Actual age: 88
- 30,000 subscribers
- 75,000
- 8 members

## Strengthening “Mimamori Support,” an emergency consultation service for WordPress recovery, as AI accelerates cyberattacks

- Published: 2026-08-18T03:21:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000177942.html
- anchor: #n2049452
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヒーリングソリューションズ、Microsoft、Google Threat Intelligence Group

Facts:
- Regular backups and basic security checks starting at 980 yen per month
- Emergency rescue consultation: 9,800 yen
- Recovery work service: estimated cap of 33,000 yen
- Monitoring 74 websites as of Aug. 16, 2026
- うち72サイトを1時間ごとに外部から表示を確認
- Daily backups of databases for 71 websites
- 327 generations held, approximately 14 GB

## 60-day negotiation period expires with U.S.-Iran differences unresolved; Trump says he is not seeking an extension

- Published: 2026-08-18T05:23:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180008.aspx
- anchor: #n2050165
- Companies mentioned: 哥倫比亞廣播公司新聞網、彭博、美國福斯新聞

Facts:
- The 60-day negotiation period

## Tensions rise again in the Middle East, pushing up international oil prices

- Published: 2026-08-18T05:12:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608180007.aspx
- anchor: #n2049870

Facts:
- Rose by $2.10, or 2.55%
- $84.50 per barrel
- Rose by $2.35, or 2.65%
- $90.87 per barrel

## U.S. War Department examines universities’ foreign partnerships; converted 孔子學院 included on watch list

- Published: 2026-08-18T04:45:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180006.aspx
- anchor: #n2049639
- Companies mentioned: 五角大廈、孔子學院、美國戰爭部、美國總統川普、國會兩院軍事、撥款委員會、眾議院中國委員會

Facts:
- 30 academic institutions across the United States
- 130 academic and civil society organizations from China, Russia, Iran and other countries
- Each institution must submit a report to the War Department by the 31st

## Media: Xi Jinping to visit U.S. in September and meet Trump; has no plans to attend the 聯合國 General Assembly

- Published: 2026-08-18T04:03:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180005.aspx
- anchor: #n2049635
- Companies mentioned: Politico、白宮、歐盟、聯合國

Facts:
- Xi Jinping is expected to meet Trump in Washington on Sept. 24
- But he has no plans to attend the 聯合國 General Assembly’s general debate, which begins Sept. 22
- Xi Jinping could arrive in the United States on the evening of Sept. 23
- And depart on the 25th
- The last time Xi Jinping personally visited New York and delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly was in 2015
- During the peak of the COVID-19 (2019 coronavirus disease) pandemic in 2021

## Private helicopter crashes on Greece’s Sifnos Island, killing 3 and sparking fire

- Published: 2026-08-18T03:41:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608180004.aspx
- anchor: #n2049514
- Companies mentioned: 希臘消防部門、美聯社、中央社

Facts:
- 3 people killed
- The bodies of 3 victims

## Promoting further investment in facilities to capture the world’s top share in next-generation ships — 4 projects selected under the Shipbuilding Promotion Program for Zero-Emission Ships and Other Vessels (Reiwa 7 supplementary budget)

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji05_hh_000342.html
- anchor: #n2050170

Facts:
- 総額約2,050 億円の生産設備等への投資
- 4 projects selected

## Opening the 3rd round of applications for subsidies to introduce systems and vehicles needed for further energy savings through more efficient transportation! — Reiwa 8 “Truck Transportation Energy-Saving Promotion Program”

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha04_hh_000358.html
- anchor: #n2050169
- Companies mentioned: パシフィックコンサルタンツ株式会社、パシフィックリプロサービス株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 40% of energy consumption in the transportation sector
- Applications will be accepted starting Aug. 31 (Mon)
- Through Sept. 9 (Wed), 16:00

## Reviewing revisions to the “Guide to Considering Wide-Area Water Supply” — Promoting wide-area cooperation to strengthen the foundations of water supply

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/mizukokudo13_hh_000751.html
- anchor: #n2050168
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、東京都立大学、近畿大学、甲南大学、中京大学、日本水道協会、全国簡易水道協会、全国市町村水道資機材情報センター、八戸圏域水道企業団、岩手中部水道企業団、大阪広域水道企業団、香川県広域水道企業団、かずさ水道広域連合企業団、広島県水道広域連合企業団、奈良県広域水道企業団、総務省

Facts:
- The 1st meeting to review revisions to the “Guide to Considering Wide-Area Water Supply” will be held on Aug. 19, Reiwa 8.
- 日時：令和８年８月19日（水）14時00分～15時30分

## Construction Statistics (June, Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho04_hh_001386.html
- anchor: #n2050167
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、e-Stat

Facts:
- 6月の出来高総計は、5兆444億円
- Up 5.8% year on year
- 民間の出来高総計3兆2,582億円
- Up 7.9% year on year
- 公共の出来高総計1兆7,862億円
- Up 2.2% year on year

## Summary of Minister Kaneko’s visits to the Philippines and Malaysia

- Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo05_hh_000421.html
- anchor: #n2050166
- Companies mentioned: フィリピン沿岸警備隊、マレーシア内務大臣、フィリピン観光大臣、マレーシア運輸大臣、海上保安庁モバイルコーポレーションチーム

Facts:
- 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines
- Next year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Malaysia

## Microsoft-backed bonds offer a 7% yield! Investors rush to buy $8 billion in AI data center bonds

- Published: 2026-08-18T04:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6579708
- anchor: #n2049515
- Companies mentioned: マイクロソフト(MSFT-US)、黒石(BX-US)、QTS Realty Trust、花旗(C-US)、高盛(GS-US)、モルガン・スタンレー(MS-US)、モルガン・チェース(JPM-US)、Alphabet(GOOGL-US)、アマゾン(AMZN-US)

Microsoft-related data center bonds have attracted more than $8 billion in demand, with the issue expected to reach $3.9 billion. Yields nearing 7% are drawing investors.

## Iran has had enough! Policy shifts to an all-out offensive, with vows to break the U.S. military blockade.

- Published: 2026-08-18T03:30:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6579711
- anchor: #n2049516

Iran is shifting its policy from defense to an all-out offensive in response to stalled diplomatic talks with the United States, signaling a possible escalation of military action in the Strait of Hormuz. The impact on energy supplies and worsening regional tensions are raising concerns.

## U.S. Treasury sell-off shows no sign of stopping! 30-year yield surges to a 19-year high.

- Published: 2026-08-18T03:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6579707
- anchor: #n2049289
- Companies mentioned: Barclays

The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds rose to 5.29%, its highest level since 2007. The budget deficit, inflation and an increase in AI-related bond issuance are contributing factors, driving up the government's borrowing costs.

## Why can’t Treasury yields be pushed down? Citadel Securities says the Fed is unwilling to tighten policy.

- Published: 2026-08-18T02:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6579686
- anchor: #n2049290
- Companies mentioned: Citadel Securities、Federal Reserve、Microsoft、Alphabet、OpenAI、Anthropic

Citadel Securities says that although the Fed has cut rates, Treasury yields remain high, reflecting market doubts about the credibility of policy and posing risks to financial markets. The analysis highlights the long-term challenges of policy and fiscal discipline.

## New promotional videos released to support work-style reform in the construction and transportation industries

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:23:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74962.html
- anchor: #n2050105
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、国土交通省、内田有紀

Facts:
- Available through March 31, 2027

## Regarding the holding of the 303rd Subcommittee on Medical Care for Atomic Bomb Survivors

- Published: 2026-08-17T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74972.html
- anchor: #n2050108

Facts:
- 303rd Subcommittee on Medical Care for Atomic Bomb Survivors
- Aug. 24, Reiwa 8
- 10：00～15：00

## Pharmaceutical Affairs Council’s Second Committee on Drugs to meet

- Published: 2026-08-17T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75462.html
- anchor: #n2050107

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, Monday, Aug. 24
- 18：00 ～ 20：00

## 188th Labor Policy Council Safety and Health Subcommittee (Meeting Notice)

- Published: 2026-08-17T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75520.html
- anchor: #n2050106
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、労働基準局安全衛生部計画課

Facts:
- Aug. 24, Reiwa 8 (Mon), 14:00–16:00
- By Aug. 20, Reiwa 8 (Thu)

## シャトレーゼ “Summer sweets zip bags and 17 other products” — Refund/Recall

- Published: 2026-08-14T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035692&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2049902
- Companies mentioned: シャトレーゼ

Facts:
- 17 other products
- Aug. 14, 2026

## 小川珈琲 (OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY 高輪 KURA:000) “Beer: no.00 FIRST SIP, no.02 WILD HORIZON” — Refund/Recall

- Published: 2026-08-12T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035691&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2049901
- Companies mentioned: 小川珈琲、OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY 高輪 KURA:000

Facts:
- Response start date: 2026-08-12

## 長崎でじま青果 “Long eggplant” (sold in Nagasaki Prefecture) — Recall

- Published: 2026-08-08T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035693&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2049903
- Companies mentioned: じま青果

Facts:
- Response start date: August 8, 2026

## 【山域事故-蜂螫】【13日21:40屏東縣滿州鄉「欖仁溪」往「出風谷」探勘路線，3人(2男、1女)遭蜂螫，1女送醫，另2男死亡，16日空勤直升機完成吊掛08:55落滿州國中，將大體交由家屬及警方處理】結報

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21772
- anchor: #n2050296
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府消防局、空勤總隊、中華民國山難救助協會、消防署

Facts:
- 3 people (2 men and 1 woman) were stung by bees
- The other 2 men died
- The Fire Department deployed rescue personnel 50 times (28 firefighters and 22 volunteer firefighters)
- Coast Guard personnel deployed 9 times
- 中華民國山難救助協會: 22 personnel deployments
- Air rescue helicopter: 2 sorties
- 2 deployments by this agency’s special rescue personnel

## [Rain-related incident—people stranded] [At 18:53 on the 16th, 9 migrant workers were stranded on a sandbar in the Wu River after water levels rose rapidly near Chuantou 3rd Street, Dadu District, Taichung City. All were safely rescued by boat, with no injuries or deaths] Initial (final) report

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21773
- anchor: #n2050295

Facts:
- 9 migrant workers
- The Fire Department deployed 10 vehicles
- 2 boats
- 15 people
- 1 drone (Skydio X10)
- 2 Vietnamese nationals
- 7 Filipino nationals

## 【住宅火災】【17日01:57高雄市苓雅區自強三路1號「85大樓」火災，已撲滅，無傷亡】初(結)報

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21774
- anchor: #n2050294
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府消防局

Facts:
- The Fire Department deployed 13 vehicles and 35 personnel
- Burned area about 5 square meters

## 令和８年８月千葉豪雨による被害及び消防機関等の対応状況（第11報・R8.8.17更新）

- Published: 2026-08-13T07:06:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260813ooame11.pdf
- anchor: #n2050220
- Companies mentioned: 千葉県、千葉市、市川市、松戸市、佐倉市、習志野市、柏市、市原市、八千代市、鎌ヶ谷市、四街道市、白井市、我孫子市、印西市、東金市、八街市、茂原市、大網白里市、長柄町、白子町、山武市、九十九里町、ちば消防共同指令センター、ちば北西部消防指令センター、船橋市消防局、消防庁、消防庁災害対策本部

Facts:
- Deaths
- Missing persons
- of which
- Serious injuries
- Minor injuries
- Total
- Completely destroyed
- Half-destroyed
- Flooding
- Damage

## Damage caused by the Kumamoto earthquake in Reiwa 8 and response by fire departments and other agencies (Report 55; updated R8.8.17)

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:27:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260728kumamotojishin55.pdf
- anchor: #n2050223
- Companies mentioned: 消防庁、気象庁、熊本県、福岡県、大分県、鹿児島県、長崎県、佐賀県、宮崎県、岡山県、広島県、山口県、宇城市、八代市、嘉島町、甲佐町、氷川町、上天草市、天草市、美里町、芦北町

Facts:
- Deaths
- Injured
- Damage to homes
- Evacuation order

## 玉山商業銀行 was fined NT$20,000 for violating Article 27, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Data Protection Act in force at the time, pursuant to Article 48, Paragraph 2 of the same law.

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會
- Original: https://www.banking.gov.tw/ch/home.jsp?id=550&parentpath=0,524,547&mcustomize=multimessages_view.jsp&dataserno=202608170001&dtable=Penalty
- anchor: #n2049852
- Companies mentioned: 玉山商業銀行

Facts:
- NT$20,000

## 合作金庫商業銀行股份有限公司: Regarding deficiencies in the bank’s handling of disputed credit card charges, it was found to have violated Article 45-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act and Articles 3, Paragraph 1, and 8, Paragraph 1 of the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Internal Control and Audit Systems by Financial Holding Companies and Banking Industries in force at the time. Pursuant to Article 129, Subparagraph 7 of the same law, a fine of NT$12 million is imposed; pursuant to Article 61-1, Paragraph 1 of the same law, the bank is also ordered to take corrective action; and pursuant to Subparagraph 2 of the same paragraph, beginning the day after this order is served, the bank must stop accepting new customers for credit card services for 1 month. It may resume operations only after the Commission approves the corrective measures.

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會
- Original: https://www.fsc.gov.tw/ch/home.jsp?id=131&parentpath=0,2&mcustomize=multimessages_view.jsp&dataserno=202608170002&dtable=Penalty
- anchor: #n2049837
- Companies mentioned: 合作金庫商業銀行股份有限公司、金融監督管理委員會

Facts:
- A fine of NT$12 million is imposed
- The bank must stop accepting new customers for credit card services for 1 month

## Outlook Report Highlights (July 2026): Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/mopo/outlook/highlight/ten202607.htm
- anchor: #n2050263

Facts:
- Will clearly exceed 2%
- Will move toward around 2%

## Partial revision of the “Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Major Banks and Others” and related documents

- Published: 2026-08-17T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 金融庁
- Original: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r8/sonota/20260817/20260817.html
- anchor: #n2049760
- Companies mentioned: 金融庁

## The Fair Trade Commission reviewed the Grab merger case professionally and objectively, with absolutely no predetermined position.

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公平交易委員會
- Original: https://www.ftc.gov.tw/internet/main/doc/docDetail.aspx?uid=126&docid=18484
- anchor: #n2049807
- Companies mentioned: Grab、foodpanda

## National Science and Technology Council chair leads delegation to Pittsburgh to deepen cooperation in AI and robotics.

- Published: 2026-08-17T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家科學及技術委員會
- Original: https://www.nstc.gov.tw/folksonomy/detail/062d9df3-d02d-4e00-a6a8-6a36f601233b?l=CH
- anchor: #n2050016
- Companies mentioned: 國家科學及技術委員會、卡內基美隆大學、匹茲堡市長、機器人創新中心、製造未來創新中心、先進製造機器人研究所、國家機器人工程中心、工研院、柳營科技工業區

Facts:
- Visited on August 13 to 14, Eastern Time

## Academician Wang Huijun named a founding honorary member of 歐洲生化學會聯盟(FEBS)

- Published: 2026-08-06T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/55/3904
- anchor: #n1842530
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲生化學會聯盟(FEBS)、麻省理工學院、伊利諾大學香檳分校、亞太生化暨分子生物學家聯盟(FAOBMB)、美國科學促進協會、世界科學院

Facts:
- The inaugural group comprises 96 founding members appointed from around the world
- Including 27 Nobel laureates

## Benzo[a]pyrene is a top-level carcinogen, but animal study results cannot be directly extrapolated to humans.

- Published: 2026-08-17T23:59:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/benzoapyrene-group-one-carcinogen-human-risk-facts
- anchor: #n2050433
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂

Facts:
- The initial notice in the China United Oil incident reported a benzo[a]pyrene test result of 8.1 µg/kg.
- Taiwan’s legal limit for edible oils is 2.0 µg/kg.

## Registration is open for the 2026 International Water Resources Forum. All are welcome to participate.

- Published: 2026-08-17T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 經濟部水利署
- Original: https://www.wra.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=6431&s=294948
- anchor: #n2050478
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

Facts:
- October 13, 2026
- Registration is now open and will close on October 2.